It can be difficult to think clearly after you’re involved in a crash, partly because of the stress and adrenaline that surge through the body after this type of traumatic event. It’s a good idea to have a plan in place before a wreck occurs so you don’t have to try...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
3 major injuries people may overlook after a car wreck
Injuries sustained as a result of a car crash are often immediate and obvious. If someone suffers a laceration to the scalp, their injury might bleed profusely. Someone with a broken bone might not be able to use that body part, and someone with a spinal cord injury...
3 common mistakes people make after a New Mexico car wreck
How someone responds to a crash – when one does occur – can have a lasting influence on their finances and even their physical well-being. It can be hard to make informed and intelligent decisions when flooded with a host of chemicals that aim to help someone to flee...
Brain injury healing is unpredictable
Many types of injuries have predictable healing times. They may vary a bit depending on the severity, but the doctor can typically tell you how long it will take to recover after something like surgery to repair a broken arm. You know what to expect and when things...
3 things you need to know about New Mexico car insurance
Car insurance is a sort of financial protection that most people take for granted. Lulled into a false sense of complacency through clever advertising, the average driver trusts that the insurance they carry will fully cover them after a major car wreck....
3 major causes of motor vehicle collisions
There are all kinds of reasons why motor vehicle crashes happen ranging from distracted driving to speeding. As someone who wants to be safe on the roads, you should know that following the traffic laws is your best bet for avoiding collisions. If you follow the...
Do you know the signs of traumatic brain injuries?
When you’re involved in an auto collision, one of the things you have to monitor yourself and others for is any sign of a brain injury. Brain injuries don’t always become apparent right away, and they can take many hours or days before they worsen to a point where...
Should I take the first insurance settlement offer after a crash?
Every driver has to carry car insurance in case they cause a crash. Insurance policies protect against liability, which means the driver who caused your crash in New Mexico will be the one whose insurance pays for your losses. The state requires at least $10,000 in...
What should I do after a car accident in New Mexico?
You never noticed the other vehicle heading your way, but they entered the intersection and hit you at a high speed. By the time you gathered your senses, you realized that you were involved in a significant collision with at least one other vehicle involved. This...